Authentic Durban Chicken Curry

Our final days here soaking up the warm winter sunshine here in Durban and what better to way to close things up!! This, simple but ever so scrumptious homemade curry, filled with fresh herbs and spices, sings all things health and happiness. 


My heart is full.

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Serves 4-6

What You Need:

• 6 chicken pieces cut into smaller portions
• 1 teaspoon ginger and garlic
• Half cup peas
• 4 medium potatoes quartered
• 2 medium sized onions sliced fine
• 1 teaspoon garamasala
• 1 tablespoon Chicken curry masala or chilli powder of choice
• 2 ripe tomatoes
• desired limit salt (I used 1 teaspoon)
• 6 curry leaves (optional)
• 1 bunch fresh coriander
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 500ml water
• 1 can tinned tomatoes, no added salt and sugar

What You Need:

1. Add half teaspoon oil to a heated heavy based pan. Brown the chicken pieces on both sides for a minute or two.
2. Lower the heat. Remove the chicken from the pan. Add finely chopped onions. Fry for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add remaining oil. Add ginger and garlic.
3. Add powdered spices. Mix. Braise for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add half cup water. Mix. Add tinned and chopped tomatoes. Mix. Add chicken pieces. Add another cup water. Mix.
5. Add potatoes and peas. Add salt. Add remaining water. Cover and allow to cook on medium heat for 25-30 minutes.
6. Serve warm with brown rice, fresh coriander and salad of choice.

Enjoy!